Into Mainland Europe's Largest Glacier Country

The Route in Detail

Into the glacier country

Oldedalen

Oldedalen is a dramatic glacier-carved valley of steep mountain walls, waterfalls and the striking emerald-green waters of Oldevatnet, coloured by fine glacial sediment carried down from the surrounding arms of Jostedalsbreen — mainland Europe's largest glacier.

Briksdalsbreen

One of the best-known glacier arms of Jostedalsbreen, Briksdalsbreen has become one of the clearest visible examples of how a warming climate is reshaping glacier landscapes.

The Loen Skylift

The journey continues aboard the Loen Skylift, rising from the fjord to Mount Hoven (1,011 m), where the fjord and the mountain world come together. One of the world's steepest aerial cable cars climbs almost 1,000 vertical metres in just a few minutes, reaching panoramic views. Hoven is also renowned for Norway's toughest via ferrata, Norway's longest winter sled run, and as a spectacular launch site for paragliders, BASE jumpers and wingsuit pilots.

Tour Gallery

Scenes along the route

**Kleivafossen**the waterfall on the route up towards Briksdalsbreen glacier.

**Mount Hoven**The view from Mount Hoven (1,011 m), reached by the Loen Skylift.

**Olden**the cruise port and gateway to Oldedalen and the glacier country.

A paraglider preparing to launch from the summit of Mount Hoven above the fjord — **Mount Hoven**The view from Mount Hoven over the fjord and valley below — a paraglider preparing to launch from the Loen Skylift summit.

The Loen Skylift cable car climbing high above the fjord — **The Loen Skylift**the cable car climbing high above the fjord and valley.

The Loen Skylift rising towards Mount Hoven with the fjord and mountains beyond — **Up to Mount Hoven**The Loen Skylift rising to Mount Hoven, with the fjord and mountains beyond.

The waterfall Kleivafossen and its bridge on the walk up towards Briksdalsbreen — **Kleivafossen**the waterfall and its bridge on the walk up towards Briksdalsbreen.

A fjord view framed by flowers in Norway's glacier country — **Glacier country**A fjord view framed by flowers in the glacier country.

The turquoise fjord and mountains at Yri Neset — **Yri Neset**the turquoise fjord and mountains in the heart of the glacier country.

**Towards Briksdalsbreen**The path along the river up towards Briksdalsbreen, with a waterfall on the mountainside.

Booking

Private group rate

A private tour for your group only — maximum 6 guests, never shared with strangers. One price covers the whole group.

From €3,336· for the whole group · up to 6 guests

Guests	Tour price from	Children under 6
1	From €3,336 for the group	FREE
2	From €3,336 for the group	FREE
3	From €3,336 for the group	FREE
4	From €3,336 for the group	FREE
5	From €3,336 for the group	FREE
6	From €3,336 for the group	FREE

One price for the whole private group, 1–6 guests — never per person. The base price applies to tours starting from Loen or Olden. Children under 6 go free and are not counted as a paying guest.

Choose your options — the price updates as you select

Start point Loen or Olden — base price Ålesund — supplement of €960, flat for the whole group regardless of the number of guests

Briksdalsbreen access Walk both ways — included, no extra charge Troll car one way (additional ticket) — €15 per person Troll car both ways (additional ticket) — €30 per person

How many guests need a troll car ticket?

Total for the whole groupFrom €3,336

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What's included in the base price

Loen Skylift both ways (mandatory, always included)
Private car and driver
Private guide
Bottled water and snacks
Lunch for the driver and guide
Hotel, apartment or cruise-port pickup and drop-off

Not included

Meals and personal purchases
Accommodation
Gratuities

Duration — depends on start point and access choice

Starting from Loen or Olden (tour start time 10:00):

Base tour, with the climb one way: approx. 5 hours
Walking up and down: approx. 6 hours

Starting from Ålesund (tour start time 08:00) — includes approx. 2.5 hours' drive each way (5 hours total):

Base tour, with the climb one way: approx. 10 hours
Walking up and down: approx. 11 hours (maximum)

Know before you go

Tour start time: 10:00 if starting from Loen or Olden; 08:00 if starting from Ålesund (which includes about 2.5 hours' drive each way).
Maximum 6 guests — always 100% private.
Languages: English, Norwegian; others on request.

Oldedalen — Briksdalsbreen — The Loen Skylift